Jisun Ryu, MS, L.Ac, Dipl. OM
​Licensed Acupuncturist

---

Education:

• Master of Science, Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College
• Bachelor of Arts & Science, University at Buffalo
• Clinical Internship, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China

​
Certifications/Licenses: 

• Licensed in DC/MD/VA
• Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Member of: 

• American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)
• Maryland Acupuncture Society (MAS)
• Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB)

 
Contact Info:
Email: jisun.ryu.acu@gmail.com
Phone: (607) 423-6393

Address:
4401 East West Highway, Suite 404
Bethesda, MD 20814

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture is a system of care designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing powers both to maintain health and to address specific conditions. A treatment system in practice for thousands of years, acupuncture eventually became part of a comprehensive natural health system known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM views the human body as an energetic whole rather than a combination of isolated body parts. Restoring balance throughout the whole person and thus attaining a state of optimal health is the goal of TCM.

As traditionally described, acupuncture stimulates channels of energy in the body known as meridians. Western scientific research has demonstrated that stimulating specific acupuncture points engages receptors in the brain that release hormones and natural neuro-chemicals. Those substances have been proven to reduce pain, regulate the endocrine system, calm the nervous system, regulate serotonin levels, stimulate the immune system and regulate the heart’s rhythm. As a result of these newly understood factors, acupuncture is increasingly used as an adjunctive treatment for primary and acute care. 

Conditions Treated:

• Allergies/asthma
• Arthritis
• Anxiety, depression, high stress
• Chemotherapy/radiation induced side-effects
• Chronic/acute pain
• Chronic fatigue
• Digestive disorders
• Endocrine disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gynecological disorders/menstrual disorders
• Headaches/migraines
• Hip pain
• Hormonal imbalance
• Infertility/pregnancy support
• Insomnia
• Joint pain
• Knee pain
• Morning sickness/nausea
• Neck and back pain
• Nerve pain
• Neurological disorders 
• Perimenopause symptoms
• Shoulder pain
• Sports injuries
• TMJ/jaw pain
• Weak immune system
• Wrist pain

WE ACCEPT INSURANCE (Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare)

• Check with your insurance provider if acupuncture services are covered
• If you're out of network, we will provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement
• If you don't have an insurance coverage, we offer discounts to those who pay at Date-of-service